Behavioral Health Therapist
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Location: Larimer County Colorado
Role Overview:
As a Behavioral Health Therapist you will provide on-going and/or acute clinical assessment diagnosis individual family and group therapy crisis intervention and limited case management services for adult clients with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDD) mild to severe mental health symptoms substance use disorder symptoms and/or other disabilities. Therapists will develop document and monitor treatment plans monitor and document treatment services interactions and progress. Ensure that documentation and maintenance of client chart meet agency state federal etc. audit standards. Collaborate with internal (i.e. medical psychiatric clinical case management peers etc.) and external (i.e. referral agencies family friends etc.) treatment team members and/or supports around a clients treatment plan goals treatment and treatment progress. Coordinate with collaterals and/or partner agencies during and after a clients treatment to ensure sustainable support and step-down services are in place.
Essential Duties:
In-person direct client care includes care coordination behavioral health related screenings and assessments individual and group therapy brief therapy case management and related clinical services.
Serves as a clinical resource person to building site(s) clinical staff case managers medical providers and collaterals.
Develop and monitor service plans monitor treatment progress document interactions and maintain clinical records and other reporting data for clients with mild to severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other staff in providing planning developing implementing and evaluating clinical services including collaborating with Clinical Managers and Program Supervisors.
Performs behavioral health screenings and assessments within the medical clinic setting to include review of treatment options and referral information.
Provides on-going care coordination within SummitStone community agencies and resources.
Provides crisis intervention to include crisis assessment and de-escalation.
Provides onsite collaboration with medical providers to provide behavioral health assessments for those clients identified with behavioral health needs.
Develop and monitor service plans treatment progress and maintain timely clinical documentation and other reporting data.
Supports and fosters team values with peers and clinic staff to provide support and remove barriers.
Maintains superior customer service for internal and external customers by providing information and answering questions/requests in timely matter.
Have a strong understanding of how to adapt service delivery to meet the clients needs and how to engage collaterals and caregivers.
May participate on committees (both internal and external) in meetings and work on projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required:
Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or related field and/or license in Human Services field from accredited College or University.
Registered with DORA as a Candidate working towards licensure (LCSW LPC or LMFT) to be providing therapy.
At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field.
At least one year of experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
Preferred:
Mental Health License of LCSW LPC or LMFT
Substance Use Disorder Licensure (CAS or LAC) preferred.
Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred.
At least one year of experience with IDD.
Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado drivers license.
Total Rewards
At SummitStone Health Partners we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.
Below are some of the benefits we offer:
Medical dental and vision coverage including options for eligible dependents
Mental health and wellness resources
Short-term and long-term disability insurances
Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Health & Safety Requirement
All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process please let your recruiter know.
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This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.
Required Experience:
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